A patient with a history of chronic allergic dermatitis is concerned because of an area where the skin has become thickened and rough. How would the nurse document this lesion?

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Lichenification is the thickening and roughening of the skin due to chronic irritation or scratching, often seen in patients with chronic allergic dermatitis. Excoriation is the loss of superficial layers of skin due to scratching or rubbing. Ulceration is the loss of entire layers of skin or deeper tissues. Ecchymosis is a bruise or discoloration of the skin due to bleeding underneath the skin.

A Patient with a History of Chronic Allergic Dermatitis Is